Sentences with phrase «ancient plant species»
The Daintree is often referred to as a Botanical Ark containing ancient plant species and rare and unusual wildlife that can not be seen anywhere else in the world.
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In 2012, his team reported that humans had a different form of these fatty acid genes than did chimps or other ancient human species, one that made them more efficient at processing the fatty acids from plants.
A new study from Stockholm University shows that the ancient pasture burning maintains biodiversity and habitats for alpine plant species not found anywhere else.
Lippman and MacAlister found that HPAT genes are also found across a wide variety of plant species, including in evolutionarily ancient plants such as mosses.
When the ice age ended, these ancient species and other, more recent ones were ready to take advantage of habitats that opened up in the mountains» higher elevations — and the plants and trees speciated like mad.
A commentary published on 30 January in the leading science journal Nature Plants highlights the importance of an ancient grass species for wheat breeding.
Moringa, native to Himalayan Mountains, a tropical plant species, is cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa and South America has been highly valued since ancient times by Greeks, Romans and Egyptians for its wide range of medicinal benefits for various ailments.
One thing is clear: ancient peoples relied upon a great diversity of plant species as food and medicine: and oftentimes, they were the same thing.
In these ancient times, myrrh had been used in Egypt for embalming the bodies of Pharaohs, and frankincense had been used in India to make incense for worship (in India, a related species of plant is indigenous, though it produces an inferior product).
Situated on the Great Barrier Reef, this ancient coral cay is home to over 120 species of native plants, colourful bird and marine life and beautiful coral gardens to explore.
Package inclusions: 3 nights green island resort: • full buffet breakfast daily • outer barrier reef cruise • return ferry transfers from cairns • outer barrier reef cruise • return ferry transfers from cairns • sunset drinks • all non-motorised activities (see below) 4 nights sheraton mirage resort: • full buffet breakfast daily • complimentary access to fitness centre • complimentary daily newspaper • free wi - fi in lobby situated on the great barrier reef, this ancient coral cay is home to over 120 species of native plants, colourful bird and marine life and beautiful coral gardens to explore.
In addition to the spectacular scuba diving and islands of Belize, there is a wealth of ancient Mayan ruins to discover and miles of tropical rainforest sheltering exotic species of birds, plants and animals.
This afternoon visit the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary, a place where subtropical and temperate plant species are found together and where you can see the exposed layers of coquina rock that form ancient high dunes.
The fossils are evidence of New Zealand's location in the ancient Gondwana; plant species identified here are similar to those found in South America.
Activities include an eco tour and nature trails that allow guests explore Mayan ruins, witness Mayan ceremonies, visit a Mayan herbalist, plant indigenous species significant to the Mayan culture, and participate in natural treatments and ancient rituals at the Spa.
This is the first time this species has been planted in public spaces outside its ancient forest home in Kazakhstan.
The largest remaining ancient woodland in Norfolk, there are over 350 flowering plant species that have been recorded here, which gives it a wonderful wild air.